About Us
The Waupaca Historical Society, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, was formed in 1953 to preserve the history of the Waupaca and Chain O'Lakes area. The Waupaca Historical Society owns and operates four buildings: the Holly History and Genealogy Center located in the former library at 321 S. Main St.; the Hutchinson House Museum and the King Cottage, both located in South Park; and the Waupaca Railroad Depot at 525 Oak Street.
New members and volunteers are always welcome! Contact Tracy Behrendt, Director, at (715) 256-9980 or director@waupacahistoricalsociety.org.
The mission of the Waupaca Historical Society is to preserve, advance and share knowledge of the history of the Waupaca and Chain O'Lakes area.
WHS Board of Directors (Board meets the second Thursday of every month at 9 am at the Holly Center):
Jeff Jenswold, President
Emily Glenn, Vice President
Kent Pegorsch, Treasurer
Henry Veleker, Secretary
Garrett Colbert
Dennis Lear
Paul Sletten
Betty Stewart
Jeff Weasner
Marge Writt
Staff: Tracy Behrendt, Executive Director
Thank you for donating to the Waupaca Historical Society and helping us preserve Waupaca and Chain O'Lakes history!
Come visit us year-round at the Holly Center at 321 S. Main Street during our open hours:
Wednesday and Thursday:
10 am to 2 pm
Friday:
10 am to 4 pm
2nd Saturday of the Month (excluding April and December):
11:30 am to 2 pm
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What's Happening at the Waupaca Historical Society
- Monday, November 2 until sold out: Yuletide Trail cookie tins go on sale! Tins are $25 and all proceeds support the Waupaca Historical Society. Purchase your tins at the Holly Center, Community First Credit Union, Northern Home and the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce.
- Thursday, November 12, 6pm: "The King Family: Soldiers through the Ages" with Marc Storch, Wisconsin Veterans Museum.
- Friday, November 13, 6pm: Depot Dinner (TICKETS ON SALE NOW!)
- Thursday, December 3: Waupaca's Yuletide Celebration Parade and Tree Lighting (tree lighting immediately following the parade outside Danes Hall)
- Saturday, December 5:, 10am to 4pm: Waupaca's Yuletide Trail with cookie walk and Holly Jolly Trolley!
Appointments outside of open hours at any WHS buildings can be made at least two weeks in advance by calling the Holly History and Genealogy Center at (715) 256-9980 or emailing
Tracy Behrendt at
